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Welsh Government Business Travel and Accommodation Contract

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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15 Sep 2025 at 10:37

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, located in Cardiff, is managing a procurement process titled "Welsh Government Business Travel and Accommodation Contract," classified under the industry category of Business travel services. This open procedure aims to establish a contract for the supply of business travel and accommodation solutions, including offline and online booking for hotels, trains, air, and Eurotunnel requirements. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period closing on 2nd April 2025. The contract is valued at £8,000,000 and includes options for extensions of up to five years. This opportunity is situated within the UK region of Wales and adheres to the legal framework established by directive 2014/24/EU under the CELEX scheme.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in travel agency services and online booking solutions. It creates potential for growth by offering a sustained engagement over multiple years and the chance to provide comprehensive management information and user training. Businesses adept in delivering high-quality services, maintaining robust online platforms, and providing exemplary customer support will find this contract well-suited to expand their market presence. The procurement process encourages electronic submissions and collaboration in consortia, making it attractive for a range of suppliers aiming to capitalise on governmental business opportunities.

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Notice Title

Welsh Government Business Travel and Accommodation Contract

Notice Description

The Client wishes to establish a contract for the supply of Business Travel & Accommodation solutions. The contract term will be for 2 years, plus a two year and an additional one year optional extension periods available to the Client.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Bidder will provide offline and online booking solutions for the Clients Business Travel and Accommodation requirements. This includes for hotels, train, air and Eurotunnel requirements. The successful Bidder will provide all the services described in the specification, including complimentary user training, online user guides/ guidance and management information as described in this specification. The contract term will be for 2 years, plus a two year and an additional one year optional extension periods available to the Client. Additional information: The contract term will be for 2 years, plus a two year and an additional one year optional extension periods available to the Client. The spend figure in section II.2.6 is the maximum spend over the contract term including the extension options should they be utilised. Bidders should note the 2024 spend was approx. GBP 1,000,000 and there is no guaranteed contract spend.

Renewal: 24 months, plus an optional 24 + 12 months extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e594
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056498-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

63510000 - Travel agency and similar services

79997000 - Business travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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